Golf Putting Game

ABSTRACT

A golf putting game has a planar surface member having a plurality of distance markings. The distance markings are further comprised of ball positioning indicia for the proper positioning of balls At one end of the surface member is a target having a detector that sends out a signal to indicate when the ball successfully goes into a target. A fence member prevents further progression from the ball.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to games but more particularly to a gulf putting game.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There will never be enough games, accessories, practice equipments for golfing, and so, there is always a need for a new way to practice the game of golf.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known devices now present in the prior art, the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide objects and advantages which are:

To provide for a way to practice putting while making it a game that many people can play at in a competitive manner.

In order to do so, the invention comprises a planar surface member having a plurality of distance markings. The distance markings are further comprised of ball positioning indicia for the proper positioning of balls At one end of the surface member is a target having a detector that sends out a signal to indicate when the ball successfully goes into a target. A fence member prevents further progression from the ball.

In one embodiment, the planar surface member is made of a rigid material.

In another embodiment, the planar surface member is made of a flexible material that can be folded up or rolled up.

The rigid planar surface member has a plurality of holes through its surface to act as a template for digging holes at specific intervals into the ground.

The rigid planar surface member is comprised of a plurality of hingedly articulated parts so as to be compactly folded.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter which contains illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 Isometric view of a first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 Isometric see through view of the target with a detector inside and a camera behind.

FIG. 3 Isometric view of all the components of the invention.

FIG. 4 Isometric view of a second embodiment of the invention.

FIGS. 5a-d Top and front views of the two embodiment.

FIG. 6 Isometric views of ball containers.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

A golf putting game (10) has a planar surface member (12) having a plurality of distance markings (14). The distance markings (14) are further comprised of ball positioning indicia (16) used for the proper positioning of golf balls (18). The indicia (16) can be simple markings or slight dimples in the surface of the planar surface member (12). At one end of the surface member (12) is a target (20) having a detector (22) that sends out an audible and/or visual signal to indicate when the golf ball (18) successfully goes into the target. A fence member (28) prevents the balls (18) from rolling off too far—if they miss the target (20)—for easy retrieval later. Optionally, a video camera (34) can be located behind the target (20) to record the entry of the ball (18).

The planar surface member (12) can be made of a rigid material or a flexible material that can be folded up or rolled up. The rigid planar surface (24) can be used advantageously in an exterior environment, on a ground surface that is somewhat uneven. In such a case, the rigid planar surface (24) would present a smooth playable surface. Another advantage of the rigid planar surface (24), when used outside, is that it can have real holes that allow for further digging into the actual ground itself. Yet another advantage of using the rigid planar surface (24) is that after holes are dug in the ground, they are properly aligned from using the rigid planar surface (24) as a template which is then removed. The planar surface (24) can be made of a single long piece or a hingedly articulated, so as to be compactly folded. An optional accessory consists in a ball container (30).

A player (32) starts putting from the ball (18) closest to the target (20) and works his way back. Whoever hits the ball trough the target (20) and rings the bell (22) most, with extra points according to distance, wins.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention. For example, although golf balls are used in the description, other type of balls or projectiles can be used. The target can have several additional features when combined with electronic or mechanical elements. 

1. A golf putting game has a planar surface member having a plurality of distance markings; said distance markings being further comprised of ball positioning indicia for the proper positioning of balls; at one end of said surface member is a target having a detector that sends out a signal to indicate when said ball successfully goes into a target; a fence member prevents further progression from said ball.
 2. The golf putting game of claim 1 wherein said planar surface member is made of a rigid material
 3. The golf putting game of claim 1 wherein said planar surface member is made of a flexible material that can be folded up or rolled up.
 4. The golf putting game of claim 2 wherein said rigid planar surface member has a plurality of holes through its surface to act as a template for digging holes at specific intervals into the ground.
 5. The golf putting game of claim 2 wherein said rigid planar surface member is comprised of a plurality of hingedly articulated parts so as to be compactly folded.
 6. The golf putting game of claim 1 wherein a video camera is located behind said target. 